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Carrington Today
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Cardinal Boys Fall Late to Thunder
Carrington's comeback bid falls short in non-region loss to Medina/Pingree-Buchanan
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Carrington Cardinals boys basketball team led for much of the game, but a late 7-0 run by the Medina/Pingree-Buchanan Thunder in the final minute lifted the visitors to a 59-55 victory on Thursday night. Carrington led by as many as 13 points in the first half before the Thunder rallied to tie it by halftime. The game remained close throughout the second half until M-P-B closed strong to hand the Cardinals their 14th loss of the season.
Why it matters
The loss was a tough one for the young Carrington team, which has struggled at times this season but has shown flashes of potential. While the defeat was disappointing, it's all part of the learning process for the Cardinals as they look to build towards future success.
The details
Carrington led 11-9 after the first quarter and extended that advantage to 29-16 late in the second quarter. But the Thunder closed the half on a 15-6 run to pull within 29-25 at the break. M-P-B then took the lead in the third quarter before Carrington responded with a 10-0 run to go up 42-37. The game remained close in the fourth quarter until Terek Kinzel hit a 3-pointer and Drew Hofmann scored on an inbounds play in the final minute to give the Thunder a 58-55 lead. Carrington had a chance to tie it but couldn't convert, and M-P-B sealed the win at the free throw line.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- Carrington concludes its home schedule on Friday, February 27, 2026 against Grafton.
The players
Medina/Pingree-Buchanan Thunder
The Medina/Pingree-Buchanan boys basketball team, which improved to 16-3 on the season with the victory.
Carrington Cardinals
The Carrington boys basketball team, which fell to 5-14 on the year with the loss.
Chase Ova
A senior for the Thunder who led the team with 18 points.
Maddox McIlonie
A senior for the Cardinals who scored 17 points in the losing effort.
Taylen Mehring
Also scored 17 points for the Cardinals in the game.
What’s next
Carrington will conclude its home schedule on Friday, February 27th against Grafton, with coverage beginning at 6:45pm on KDAK The Cardinal and KDAK The Cardinal on YouTube.
The takeaway
This loss is a tough one for the young Carrington team, but it's all part of the learning process as they work to build towards future success. While the defeat was disappointing, the Cardinals have shown flashes of potential this season and will look to rebound in their final home game against Grafton.
